the facts of life, continued...

since i know i didn't post enough information last night i thought i would continue today:) the doctor ordered 5 blood tests yesterday to check my fsh (follicle stimulating hormone) level, estrogen level, thyroid, cystic fibrosis and infectious diseases. the nurse called today to inform me that they have the results for the fsh, estrogen, and thyroid and they are all normal which is terrific news, one more hurdled passed. we will have the cystic fibrosis and infectious disease results next week.

i tried to cover the process of in vitro in last night's post so today i thought i would pass along some less scientific info. the multiple rates at rrc are much lower than the national average which is great. i am pretty sure anything above twins and i am losing some friends:) there is a one in three chance that we will have twins, less than 2% chance of triplets and they have never had quads or above. let's hope i don't become the exception. for real. if it is twins the majority of the time they are fraternal, so if everyone could pray for a boy and a girl we would greatly appreciate it. two for the price of one, ya know? i was pleased to learn that i am allowed 2 diet cokes per day (cans not sonic route 44's) which is not only good for me but for anyone who has to be around me as well. we have to double check about the vino situation. i am pretty sure she said i could have a glass of wine per evening but josh swears she said only 5 drinks per week. i plan on double checking. seriously? they want me to relax but they take my wine away?? absurd. i said i would do whatever they ask but i don't have to be happy about it. as for acupuncture, they were pretty indifferent. there isn't any real medical proof that it does or does not help so they feel like it is best left up to the individual. basically, if it relaxes me to do it then i should but if not no need. i think i will be seeing enough needles in my near future and have decided at this point it is unnecessary for me.

the side effects sound like quite a vacation. my ovaries go from being the size of a walnut to the size of a baseball which causes bloating, cramping, shortness of breath, insomnia, etc. combine that will all the hormones they will be pumping me with and it sounds like i will be a real treat to be around. i will apologize in advance for my behavior in the next few months. you might want to start sending sympathy cards to josh pronto.

so, there you have it. most days it is still hard to believe that this is the path we have to go down. however, every time i think of the day josh and i finally get to welcome our baby to this crazy, bizarre, mixed-up world i am reminded of the reason for all of it. whatever it takes. we will let everyone know the instant we decide to proceed and hope for it to be in the very near future. again, we have had to rely on the support of so many and are eternally grateful for all of you.